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Accountability and School Improvement |
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Assessment Program |
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A calendar of state assessments is adopted yearly for all Texas students by the Texas Education Agency.
Calendar of 2012-13 State Assessments |
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State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)
STAAR - General Information |
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Elementary and Intermediate students may accelerate an entire grade level or one core course by taking Credit by Examination (CBE) and scoring 90 on the required assessments. Kindergarten and Grade 1 students must meet the state enrollment requirements before registering for Credit by Examination. |
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High School Credit Courses Students may earn credit for high school courses by scoring a 90 or above on a Credit by Examination (CBE). Students must not have prior instruction in the course they are attempting. Credit will only be awarded for core high school courses after the student has successfully completed both semester exams.
CBE Calendar and Guidelines High School Credit Courses |
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Parents interested in this program can review the frequently asked questions document below or contact their school counselor for more information. Credit By Exam Frequently Asked Questions |
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College Readiness Assessment
Students in grade 8 take the ReadiStep in October. Readistep is the first step on the College Board's College Readiness Pathway - an integrated series of assessments that includes the PSAT and the SAT. Together, these assessments measure a progression of skillls and help schools and districts make targeted interventions at critical points in a student's career.
More information about ReadiStep may be found at: http://readistep.collegeboard.org/ Students in grade 10 and 11 take the PSAT in October. The PSAT is a predictor of a student's score on the SAT. Students may use the results of the PSAT to identify strengths and weaknesses in preparation for a higher score in the SAT. More information about PSAT may be found at: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html Students are encouraged to take either the ACT or the SAT (or both) during the spring of their Junior year or the fall of their Senior year. |
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